“If my name is going to get blasted, at least it’s getting blasted for saying ‘I support human rights.'” ~ Jack MacCallum
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union.
Some American University students ponder legal action for accessibility shortfalls.
Duane Foster feels his 50 years of age in his back, ankles and knees, but he also feels it in his outlook on life, his sense of self and in the rich community he’s found for himself.
The Wash attended the first three forums to discuss arming American University police officers. The meetings featured light attendance, an initial indication that few campus members publicly support enhancing weaponry...
Community leaders hope the facility’s presence will curb illegal sales to minors reported at nearby shops.
Road paving projects along Wisconsin Avenue NW will continue through early January, according to the District Department of Transportation. The road work project temporarily closes down lanes.
On Friday evening, the Red Line faced disruptions as the Tenleytown-AU metro station closed due to a reported fire incident, causing delays and inconveniences for commuters.
The Secret Service closed a section of Van Ness Street NW, adjacent to the Chinese Embassy after discovering a suspicious package. This incident and others raised concerns about the safety of foreign embassies in...
Excitement is at its highest for singer Sara Curtin as she prepares for the yearly "Art All Night" festival.
Students at Tenleytown's Jackson-Reed High School had to wait to be dismissed from school Friday, after gunshots half a block from campus sent the school into a temporary lockdown. American University police is...
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